Rhubarb is a vegetable native to Siberia, interestingly the leaves are poisonous and it’s only the stalks that we can eat. In its raw form it is extremely sour, however once cooked with orange juice, citrus zests, maple syrup and raspberries the flavour becomes aromatic, with sweet berry fruity notes which compliment the creaminess of the spiced almond and oat crumble topping.
High in:
- Thiamin which contributes to normal function of the heart
- Vitamin E which contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress
- Copper contributes to the normal function of your immune system and normal transport of Iron in the body
- Manganese which supports normal energy yielding metabolism, maintenance of normal bones, formation of connective tissue and protection of cells from oxidative stress
A source of:
- Phosphorus which contributes to the normal function of cell membranes
- Riboflavin which contributes to normal metabolism of iron, normal energy yielding metabolism, maintenance of normal red blood cells, normal skin and vision
- Chloride contributes to normal digestion by production of hydrochloric acid in the stomach
- Magnesium contributes to a reduction of tiredness and fatigue
- Potassium contributes to normal muscle function
